City Councillors unanimously approved a four-year working contract for new City Manager Tom Ambrosino that will pay him a salary of $170,000 per year – just a few thousand less than former City Manager Jay Ash made at his departure.…
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The News Man:Chelsea Native Charlie Sherman is Anchoring NH1 News
Chelsea residents tuning in to Comcast Channel 811 weeknights are recognizing a very familiar face. Yes, that is Charlie Sherman – Chelsea’s own Charlie Sherman – anchoring the NH1 News. He was once the witty, personable, and yes, handsome kid…
Chelsea Firefighters Memorial
Firefighter Dan DeJordy playing ‘Taps’ during last Sunday’s Firefighter Memorial in Fay Square. The solemn occasion remembers those firefighters who have passed away during the last year – as well as those who have fallen in the line of duty.…
Training Drills
If you were walking, driving or just sitting comfortably in your home Saturday morning, chances are you had a Henry Hill moment. For the better portion of the morning and early afternoon, members of the Massachusetts State Police, FBI and…
CPD Officer Commended for Saving Choking Toddler
Police Chief Brian Kyes is pleased to announce that he awarded Officer John Bruttaniti the Chelsea Police Department’s Life Saving Medal on Wednesday, June 10, after Bruttaniti saved the life of a choking toddler earlier this week. On June 7,…
Ambrosino Chosen to be Next Chelsea City Manager in 8-3 Vote on First Ballot
Former Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino has crossed the Chelsea line and become the new Chelsea City Manager – winning out Monday night in an 8-3 vote of the City Council during the first round of voting. He faced former Portland…
Suit and Tie Strip Club To Be At Commission Tuesday
The Chelsea License Commission will be the focus of a lot of attention on Tuesday night, June 16, when the will have a public hearing for the proposed upscale strip club proposed by Phantom Ventures for the old King Arthur’s…
What do Schweitzer and Bach have in Common? They’ll Both play a Part in the Chelsea Art Walk
Bob Boulrice likes to wear hats, and he’s a man who wears many hats at the same time. The Chelsea City Treasurer in his past time is an avid gardner and a voracious reader, but yet another hat he wears…
POW/MIA Chair Dedicated
The Chelsea City Council and Veterans Agent Francisco Toro officially dedicated the POW/MIA Chair at City Hall on Monday morning following the conclusion of Memorial Day Exercises. POW/MIA chairs have been placed in more than 100 public buildings, sports stadiums…
Heavy Construction
Heavy construction and demolition on the Washington Avenue bridge commenced this week. On Saturday morning, the demolition process started. Here, a worker carefully guides his cement cutting machine across the bridge in preparation for dismantling the structure. The bridge and…